1. ad infinitum
(ad in fa ni’ tam)
2. apportion
(8 por’ shan)
3. bona fide
(b8' na fid)
4. buoyant
(boi’ ant)
5. clique
(Klek; Klik)
6, concede
(kan séd’)
7. congenial
(ken jén’ yal)
166 = Unit 13
Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s)
of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank
spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists
of synonyms and antonyms.
(adv,) endlessly
Children who hear a favorite story read over and over
are learning about language.
SYNONYMS: forever, unceasingly, incessantly, ceaselessly
ANTONYMS: succinctly, concisely, tersely, briefly
(v,) to divide and give out in shares
The aging king decidedto______the
lands of his vast kingdom among his three daughters.
SYNONYMS: distribute, allot, parcel out, allocate
(adj. genuine; sincere
The appraiser studied the old book and declared it to be a
first edition of Moby-Dick.
SYNONYMS: authentic, indisputable, legitimate, certified
ANTONYMS: false, fake, bogus, spurious, counterfeit
(aqj)) able to float easily; able to hold things up; cheerful, hopeful
We were weary and anxious to get home, but our friend's
spirits kept us going.
SYNONYMS: jaunty, lighthearted, animated
ANTONYMS: downcast, gloomy, morose
(n.) a small, exclusive group of people
The queen was surrounded bya of
powerful nobles who actually ran the country.
SYNONYM: inner circle
(v) to admit as true; to yield, submit
Even though the votes were all in and counted, the losing
candidate refused to ______________ the election.
SYNONYMS: acknowledge, grant, allow, assent
ANTONYMS: contest, dispute, gainsay, challenge
(adj.) getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant
| was relieved when my bunkmate at summer camp turned
‘out to be considerate and
SYNONYMS: sociable, amiable, compatible
ANTONYMS: disagreeable, cold, standoffish